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Holidaymakers told to self-isolate upon return from Spain

Holidaymakers told to self-isolate upon return from Spain

The change in the travel rules will come into force at midnight across the whole of the UK.

Peter Green: One of the greatest guitarists of a generation

Peter Green: One of the greatest guitarists of a generation

A founding members of Fleetwood Mac, Peter Green changed the music industry for ever in the space of just three years.

English holidaymakers set to be told to self-isolate upon return from Spain

English holidaymakers set to be told to self-isolate upon return from Spain

Ministers are expected to make an announcement on removal of the travel corridor after a spike in Covid-19 cases.

GMB criticises Centrica over director pay while staff conditions are threatened

GMB criticises Centrica over director pay while staff conditions are threatened

The union said directors have been paid an ‘astonishing’ £31 million, while cutting thousands of jobs.

Fleetwood Mac co-founder Peter Green dies aged 73

Fleetwood Mac co-founder Peter Green dies aged 73

The singer and guitarist helped create the rock and blues group in 1967.

Ex-Today presenter John Humphrys reveals he is ‘not a fan’ of Boris Johnson

Ex-Today presenter John Humphrys reveals he is ‘not a fan’ of Boris Johnson

The broadcaster said he did not ‘trust’ the Prime Minister.

JK Rowling warns of coming ‘scandal’ amid transgender debate

JK Rowling warns of coming ‘scandal’ amid transgender debate

The author has been at the centre of controversy over her comments on trans rights.

Musicians and politicians condemn ‘appalling’ tweets by Grime artist Wiley

Musicians and politicians condemn ‘appalling’ tweets by Grime artist Wiley

The tweets have been widely condemned.

The Godfather of Grime: From drug dealing to MBE honour

The Godfather of Grime: From drug dealing to MBE honour

Wiley has been dropped by management following posts on Twitter.

Julie Walters among parents calling for green focus on economic recovery plans

Julie Walters among parents calling for green focus on economic recovery plans

Harry Potter actress Julie Walters signed the letter alongside author Michael Morpurgo and presenter Lorraine Kelly.

Slight dip in shoppers as face coverings become mandatory in England

Slight dip in shoppers as face coverings become mandatory in England

Visits to shops and supermarkets fell by 0.2% on the day the new Government rules came into force.

Royal first as Queen attends virtual unveiling of new portrait

Royal first as Queen attends virtual unveiling of new portrait

The painting of the monarch took artist Miriam Escofet seven months to complete.

Self-referrals to bring rapid access to diabetes prevention scheme

Self-referrals to bring rapid access to diabetes prevention scheme

It will now be easier to access free weight loss support after diabetes was revealed as one of the biggest risk factors for death from coronavirus.

Holidaymakers’ plans hit by delays and travel restrictions

Holidaymakers’ plans hit by delays and travel restrictions

HM Passport Office has committed to fast-tracking applications for people with pre-existing travel bookings.

Anne reveals Twitter has no appeal – ‘I wouldn’t go anywhere near it’

Anne reveals Twitter has no appeal – ‘I wouldn’t go anywhere near it’

The Princess Royal has taken part in a documentary to mark her 70th birthday.

Sports centres face uncertain future as Government vows to tackle obesity

Sports centres face uncertain future as Government vows to tackle obesity

Thousands of health and fitness facilities could be forced to close without financial support, industry bodies have warned.

Russian anti-satellite ‘weapon test’ very dangerous, says ex-deputy defence chief

Russian anti-satellite ‘weapon test’ very dangerous, says ex-deputy defence chief

Moscow has denied British and US allegations it carried out a weapons test in space.

Trader swaps hairpin for minivan, and will not stop until she has a house

Trader swaps hairpin for minivan, and will not stop until she has a house

Demi Skipper’s trading journey began with a simple ‘bobby pin’.

In Pictures: Back to the grind as gyms and swimming pools reopen

In Pictures: Back to the grind as gyms and swimming pools reopen

Strict hygiene and social distancing measures are in place in gyms and swimming pools.

Robert Halfon: How lockdown has changed me

Robert Halfon: How lockdown has changed me

The chairman of the Commons Education Select Committee talks about his lockdown routine and the ‘disaster’ faced by children in England’s schools.

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